Artists Emerging from Gwangju: An Interview with Kang Sooji & Lee Haeyoung

By Luis Andrés & Ame Min-Venditti || During February and March, the Asian Culture Center hosted “ACC Next: Emerging Asian Artists,” an exhibition designed to spotlight individuals and collectives shaping … Read More

The Scent of Cloves: Indonesian Author Ratih Kumala Brings Cigarette Girl to Gwangju

By Vibhanshu Maurya || The scent of cloves greeted visitors even before they entered Theater 3 at the Asian Culture Center (ACC). At a welcome table outside the venue, small … Read More

D’s Café Column: Café Sumomo – A Quiet Riverside Escape in Gwangju

By Dhivyaa S. P. || I’ve been waiting to visit this café during spring for the past two years. And finally, this year, I checked that bucket-list item. Tucked beside … Read More

Sports Focus: Gwangju FC Under Financial and Integrity Scrutiny

By Zhang Jiuzhou (Julius) || Gwangju FC is facing mounting scrutiny over its financial sustainability and internal governance, as newly reviewed accounts reveal deep structural weaknesses despite recent efforts to … Read More

Area Sports Round-Up – May 2026

Baseball – Soccer – Volleyball || By Zhang Jiuzhou (Julius) || Dale Delivers as Tigers Find New Shortstop Anchor Few roles on the field carry as much defensive responsibility as … Read More

Upcoming Events – May 2026

PLAYS & MUSICALS                       The Play: “I Love You, Mom” Children’s Animal Puppet Show: “Bustling Zoo” Gwangju City Theater Company: “The Girls” CONCERTS                                        Gwangju City Changgeuk Troupe: “Pungryu in Gwangju” Gwangju … Read More

From the Editor – April 2026

April – the thought of this month evokes such pleasant emotions. The warmth of spring. Sunny skies. Picnics, excursions, cheery cherry blossoms, dancing hearts. April fills us with joy, exuberance, … Read More

Photo of the Month – April 2026

A Study in Bloom A gentle stream. Bright flowers. The mind, briefly at ease. The Photographer Shivani Kolekar, from the western part of India, is a doctoral student in the … Read More